Background and Purpose: Although molds are regarded as the main fungal allergen sources, evidence indicates that spores of Basidiomycota including Agaricus bisporus (A. bisporus) can be also found at high concentrations in the environment and may cause as many respiratory allergies as molds. The aim of the present study was to evaluate specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) ...

ige-mediated cell signaling, induced by cross-linking of high affinity receptor for ige (fcεri) in the presence of antigen (ag), is a well known mechanism described for mast cell activation in allergy and hypersensitivity reactions, which induces a spectrum of cellular responses such as secretion and up-regulation of cell surface fcεri. although for several years  ige  binding  to  fcεri  was  ...

the efficacy of allergen immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis with or without seasonal bronchial asthma and anaphylaxis caused by the sting of the hymenoptera class of insects has been clearly demonstrated in numerous well-designed, placebo-controlled trials. immunotherapy whether by subcutaneous injection of allergen extract or by oral/sublingual routes modifies peri...

Abstract Mast cells play a critical role in the effector phase of immediate hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. Propolis exerts multiple biological effects exhibits immunomodulatory antioxidant properties. However, its antidinitrophenyl (DNP) immunoglobulin E (IgE)-activated mast has not been investigated. In this study, we examined mechanism underlying inhibitory effect propolis (Unibee p...

Objective: Previous studies indicated anti-inflammatory effects for Portulaca oleracea in various inflammatory disorders. In this study, the effects of P. oleracea on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) levels of total protein (TP), Phospholipase A2(PLA2) and IgE in sensitized rats were examined. Materials and Methods: Male rats were randomly divided into six groups namely, control (group C), s...

Background: Decay of vaccine–induced antibody titres without boosting of the wild measles virus has been well documented. Revaccination against measles has reduced the prevalence of the disease worldwide. Revaccination may cause IgE induced anaphylaxis. Objective: To study measles IgG antibody in revaccinated populations and its relation to IgE induced hypersensitivity. Methods: Blood samples w...